Moving Tips
 Here
are some moving tips courtesy of the California Moving and
Storage Association (CMSA). We find this information to be very
useful to our clients.
- Schedule your move with a mover well in advance (i.e.,
30 days) of your moving date. Be sure the proper crew and
equipment are reserved. Remember the summer months are the
peak moving season. The beginning and ending days of each
month are also busy for licensed/insured movers.
- If you wish to save money and perform some of your own
packing, ask your movers how and where can you obtain
suitable boxes.
- Set aside enough time to perform your own packing well
in advance of moving day.
- Pack up a special “last on truck, first off truck” box.
Include light bulbs, a flashlight, water, a favorite toy for
children, one set of towels and linens, coffee pot, etc. You
may want to take this ”special box” with you in the car.
- Notify the post office of your change of address and
turn off your utilities. Send out change of address cards to
businesses, friends, and relatives prior to moving.
- Dispose of all flammables, combustibles such as matches,
aerosol cans, paint, thinner, etc. Drain all fuel from
mowers and other equipment. Please be advised that most
movers will not transport propane tanks in any condition.
- Unplug and do not use television sets 24 prior to
moving. Internal damage can occur should a TV set be moved
in which heat is still retained. Only move television sets
after they have been reduced to room temperature. It is also
suggested to back up data on all personal computers onto a
disk.
- If you are moving items of extraordinary value or
antiques, obtain a written appraisal of such items to verify
value. Avoid waxing or oiling wooden antiques and fine
furniture before moving because some products may soften the
wood, making it vulnerable to printing from furniture pads.
Most consumers place their cash, credit card and jewelry in
a safe place, and carry such items from the origin to
destination on their persons.
- Be ready on moving day. Local moves are normally charged
on an hourly basis. Items not be moved by movers should be
obviously segregated. Know where you want items placed at
destination. Arranging and rearranging furniture placement
at destination increase the price.
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